What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Brighton is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Brighton station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via Coach Station and London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Brighton via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Brighton?

The distance between Ipswich and Brighton is 121 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Brighton?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Ipswich to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Brighton bus from?

Ipswich to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Brighton train from?

Ipswich to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Brighton?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Ipswich to Brighton bus arrive?

Ipswich to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Brighton train arrive?

Ipswich to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Brighton is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ipswich to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Ipswich to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Brighton.

Ipswich to Brighton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 36m
£59–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus
5h 46m
£21–53
Drive 123.7 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Brightoncar 123.7 mi
2h 11m
£31–44
Train via London
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
2h 47m
£61–138

Ipswich to Brighton by train and bus

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.9 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Brighton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U in around 5h 46m.

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